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Spanish Language Resources

We have put together a collection of websites about the Spanish language, from grammar and vocabulary lessons to Spanish schools in other countries. Hopefully the following websites will help you learn Spanish, improve your skills or just satisfy your curiosity.

The Spanish Language

Real Academia Española

The Royal Spanish Academy in Madrid, Spain is the authority on the Spanish language. A major publisher of grammars and dictionaries, the RAE's website includes an online dictionary and many other resources — all in Spanish.

Castilian Spanish and the History of the Spanish Language

A short history of the Spanish language, from the days of the Roman empire to the present.

History of Spanish in Latin America

A short history of Spanish in Latin America and the influence of native languages on the development of "American Spanish."

Online Spanish Courses, Tutorials and Dictionaries

Learn Spanish

One of the most popular websites for Spanish students and teachers. Lots of grammar and vocabulary lessons, tutorials and other resources. Some premium content.

BBC Languages: Spanish

Interactive Spanish lessons for beginners and intermediate students.

Business Spanish Lessons

Learn to speak and write business and conversational Spanish. This websites covers more than 100 business themes, cultural aspects and business etiquette of the Spanish speaking world.

Lingolex Vocabulary Lists

Lists of Spanish words covering a variety of subjects, from the weather to internet terms and common proverbs.

Spanish Vocabulary Online

Free online vocabulary trainer and conjugation trainer.

WordReference Online Spanish Dictionary

A popular free online dictionary with reasonably accurate translations.

SpanishDICT Dictionary of Spanish and English

Another free Spanish and English dictionary. Allows wildcard searches if you are not sure how a word is spelled and can play audio clips of the correct pronunciation.

Spanish Translation Services

Translation Central

Legal, technical, marketing and website translation between Spanish and many other languages by qualified and experienced native speakers.

Spanish Schools in Mexico

Habla Hispana Spanish Language School, San Miguel de Allende

The premier Spanish school in the charming colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, about 250 km (160 miles) north of Mexico City. Group classes, private lessons and many interesting cultural activities.

The Warren Hardy Spanish School, San Miguel de Allende

Another fine Spanish school in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. Warren Hardy taught Spanish to adult students in major corporations for more than 20 years and founded the school in 1990.

Español Universal, Guanajuato

Spanish school in the historic town of Guanajuato, about 370 km (230 miles) northwest of Mexico City. Español Universal is a small school that offers private instructions and flexible schedules.

Spanish Institute of Puebla, Puebla

Well-established Spanish school in the historic downtown district of Puebla, about 40 km (60 miles) southeast of Mexico City. Founded in 1984, the school is well equipped and offers a great ambiance for learning Spanish.

Fenix Language Institute, Cuernavaca

Spanish school in Cuernavaca, one of the most important language school centers in Mexico, located about 80 km (50 miles) south of Mexico City. Group classes and cultural activities in a great historic setting.

Instituto Chac-Mool Spanish School, Cuernavaca

One of the leading Spanish schools in Cuernavaca. ICM was founded in 1996 and the founders have an extensive background as educators in the US and Mexico. Group classes, individual lessons and cultural activities.

Vinigulaza Spanish Language School, Oaxaca

A well-established Spanish school in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Group and private classes in a nice colonial building only a few blocks from the main square.

Puerto Escondido Spanish Language School, Puerto Escondido

Small Spanish school in Puerto Escondido on Mexico's Pacific coast, southwest of Oaxaca. The nearby beaches, particularly Playa Zicatela, are famous for great waves and the school also offers surfing lessons and many other fun activities.

Institute of Modern Spanish, Merida

Founded in 1995, the Institute of Modern Spanish has become one of the leading Spanish schools in Merida, a beautiful historic city on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. Group and private classes, excursions and other activities.

Centro de Idiomas del Sureste (CIS), Merida

Another fine school in Merida, with three locations in different parts of town. Founded in 1974, CIS offers group classes for students of all levels.

Spanish Schools in Costa Rica

Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI), Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo

Spanish school with an excellent reputation and three campuses in unique areas: San Joaquin, a suburb of Heredia just north of the capital San Jose; Monteverde in the cloud forests of eastern Costa Rica; and Flamingo on the Pacific coast. CPI offers group classes and individual instructions.

Forester Instituto Internacional, San Jose

The institute was founded in 1979 and is located in the capital city of San Jose. Group classes, private tutoring and special courses for children and teenagers in cheerful and congenial surroundings.

Centro Linguistico Conversa, Santa Ana and San Jose

Founded in 1975, Conversa is one of the oldest and most well-known Spanish schools in Costa Rica. Conversa is present in two locations, a school in San Jose and a six-acre campus in Santa Ana, just west of San Jose.

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